Students write and perform songs to teach ancient Chinese philosophies
Last week in Mr. Xenakis’ World History classes, students wrote and performed raps about three of ancient China’s great philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism. Read more
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31 cadets received promotions on the Regiment
31 cadets of the 2015-16 school year received promotions last week under Naval Science’s new promotion system. The cadets earned promotions (ranked up) because of their dedicated effort and hard work. Read more
Aviation students visit local airport to learn aircraft engine operations
16 students in Aviation’s Aeronautical Science III class visited the Albert Whitted Maintenance Hanger last Thursday, November 5th. Read more
Boarders go to Disney World’s Epcot
14 boarding students spent their Saturday in Orlando at Disney World’s Epcot which features exciting Future World attractions and a World Showcase. Read more
Commandant brings strong military leadership to campus
For a school with rich traditions of military values and high academic standards, we strive to be great in these areas. Under the leadership of our Commandant, Todd Wallingford, the military structure, discipline and leadership are under his purview. The Office of the Commandant keep a watchful eye on all areas that involve the student: leadership, character development, overall behavior, military traditions, and the well-being of his corps of cadets.
Scuba Dive Club reef and wreck dive in the Florida Keys
Scuba Dive Club Key West 2015
Admiral Farragut Academy’s Dive Club traveled to the beautiful waters in the Florida Keys to enjoy two days of reef and wreck diving.
8th grade Flight and Space class builds Tetrahedral Kites
As part of a unit on “Flying Machines,” the 8th grade Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Flight and Space Class recently studied, built, and flew the Tetrahedral Kite, invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Read more
Meet our school mascot “The Admiral”
Admiral Farragut Academy was lacking a mascot to bring some spirit to our athletic games and for campus events. Over the summer, the Advancement Team created “The Admiral” as our mascot to celebrate our naval history. Read more
Teacher, Sari Deitche, recognized with science award
On Saturday, our Upper School Science Department Chair Sari Deitche was presented with the Barrett Family Foundation’s Excellence in Science and Mathematics Upper School Award during a special ceremony at the Roy M. Speer Student Center. Deitche was one of six recipients from the Tampa Bay region honored. Read more
Melissa Brizzi ‘15 joins Coast Guard crew for practice missions from Tampa Bay
Melissa Brizzi took another step towards her journey to join the United States Coast Guard when she boarded a Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter with three service members for a 2 ½ mission around the Tampa Bay region. The mission was a part of the pilot’s annual requirements to complete certain minimum tasks.
During the trip that originated out of the Coast Guard Air Station in Clearwater, Melissa wore the similar garb as the seamen, complete with flight suit, helmet, boots, and gloves. The team circled around Pinellas County several times, which included aerial views of Admiral Farragut Academy. According to Melissa, the pilot – a cousin of Farragut alumnus Zach Patterson – practiced several touch-and-go maneuvers on the runway at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. The crew also did exercises over the Gulf of Mexico that included hovering 80 feet in the air for rescue simulations, engine failures and autorotations.
Autorotations refer to a descending maneuver where the engine is disengaged from the main rotor system to recover from engine malfunction or failure. Melissa said the pilot practiced this maneuver four times and dropped 1,000 feet before recovering. It took five seconds of drop time and a couple seconds of recovery.
“It felt like the Tower of Terror at Disney World where you just drop suddenly and you feel like your stomach is coming up through you,” said Melissa, who will begin attending the Coast Guard Academy in the fall. “It was pretty exciting. I could see myself pursuing a career as a helicopter pilot now.”
